Murakami tells the true story behind a terrorist act that turned an ordinary Monday morning into a national tragedy. Despite the perpetrators' intentions, the gas attack in Tokyo left only twelve dead, but thousands were injured, and many suffered from severe aftereffects. Murakami interviews the victims, trying to determine exactly what happened on the subway that day. He also interviews members and former members of the cult responsible, hoping they can explain the reasons for the attack and how their guru instilled such devotion in his followers. 'Not only an impressive essay in witness literature, but also a unique sound arrangement of the everyday Japanese mind,' Independent

Pages: 320, Dimensions: 13x13cm